Emily Onley
About Emily Onley
Emily Onley is a Senior Awards Officer at The Scouts, responsible for managing and processing awards for both adults and youth. With over a decade of experience in the sports events industry, she has held various roles including Competition Development Manager at Special Olympics Great Britain and Awards Coordinator at The Scouts.
Current Role at The Scouts
Emily Onley serves as the Senior Awards Officer at The Scouts, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for the effective management and processing of both adult and youth awards. She acts as a specialist in volunteer reward and recognition within the Scout Award function, providing advice and guidance to local Scouting organizations on awards. Her expertise contributes to the overall mission of The Scouts in recognizing the achievements of its members.
Previous Experience at The Scouts
Prior to her current role, Emily Onley worked at The Scouts as an Awards Coordinator from 2018 to 2020. During her two years in this position at Gilwell Park, Chingford, North London, she focused on coordinating the awards process and ensuring that members received appropriate recognition for their contributions. This experience laid the groundwork for her current responsibilities in managing awards.
Background in Sports and Events Management
Emily Onley has over a decade of experience in the sports events industry. She previously worked as a Competition Development Manager and Sport Development Officer at Special Olympics Great Britain from 2010 to 2018. Her roles involved developing and managing competitions and sports programs, showcasing her ability to form effective working relationships with various stakeholders in the sports sector.
Educational Qualifications
Emily Onley studied at the University of Essex, where she earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours Class 1 in Sports and Exercise Science from 2000 to 2003, followed by a Master of Research in Sports Science from 2003 to 2004. Additionally, she completed A Levels in Psychology, Human Biology, and Sports Science at North Hertfordshire College and Oakland's College from 1998 to 2000. Her educational background supports her expertise in sports and event management.
Skills and Competencies
Emily Onley demonstrates excellent organizational skills and a proactive approach in goal-oriented environments. She combines teamwork and individual initiative to achieve objectives. Her extensive experience in various roles within the sports and events sectors has equipped her with the skills necessary to manage awards effectively and provide guidance within the Scouting community.